Aer Lingus among victims of global cyberattack that has compromised employee data

Aer Lingus is one of a number of global companies caught up in a cyberattack that has compromised employee personal information. Zellis, a provider of human resources and payroll support services, has alerted a number of its clients, including Aer Lingus, British Airways, Boots and the BBC, that they have experienced a “cybersecurity incident” which has led to the disclosure of current and former employee data, according to an Aer Lingus spokeswoman. “It has been confirmed that no financial or bank details relating to Aer Lingus current or former employees were compromised in this incident. It has also been confirmed that no phone contact details relating to Aer Lingus current or former employees were compromised. “The third-party provider has confirmed that the incident has been contained and that they have officially notified the Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) and the National Cyber Security Centre, as has Aer Lingus.<br/>